AROUND TOWN
Do you wear a helmet when you ride a bike?
This post was created in conjunction with the Palo Alto Online News Poll.
Do you wear a helmet when you ride a bike? Police and emergency officials stress the import... |
Frank Bravo |
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on Jul 10, 2006 at 9:07 pm by Mike Sowers, a resident of another community |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
IRAQ
Terrell E. Arnold, (A World Less Safe), exposes the myth that we plan an early withdrawal from Iraq. The largest U.S. embassy in the world is being built in Bagdad costing US ... |
Jag Singh |
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on Jul 10, 2006 at 7:41 pm by Jag Singh, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
What's going on 28xx Waverley St., at about 3:30 today?
I tried to put my two daughters into sleep this afternoon when there came several police cars and ambulances. Does any one know what happened? The address is 28xx Waverley Str... |
May |
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on Jul 10, 2006 at 2:24 pm by Don Kazak, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
See great paintings at Pacific Art League - Mencher
Some friends were in town Friday night, so we decided to visit the Pacific Art League. The members' show downstair is really quite good, but we ventured upstairs after hearing... |
Victoria C. |
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on Jul 9, 2006 at 12:11 pm by Victoria C., a resident of Stanford |
DIANA DIAMOND'S BLOG
Enron loses this time, but Palo Alto lost last year
If Palo Alto had only waited, it may have found out that it really didn’t have to give bankrupt Enron Corp. creditors $21.5 million.
But the City Council caved in, and 14 ... |
Diana Diamond |
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on Jul 9, 2006 at 3:27 am by dp, a resident of another community |
AROUND TOWN
What's the deal with Peeing on the Pavement?
I didn't know it was ok to pee on downtown sidewalks! I am so glad
the Weekly told me this. Many have been the times where I've had the
urge while strolling down Universit... |
Giraffe |
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on Jul 9, 2006 at 12:36 am by Josh, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
"Rrrun"....GRrreat!!
The new sculpture on Alma Street reflects Palo Alto's support of public art and commitment to keeping "the village" a very special place to live and visit.
The sculpture, w... |
JP |
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on Jul 8, 2006 at 9:40 am by JP, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
El Camino Looks Like a Construction Zone
At the intersection of Arastradero and El Camino the huge trucks providing dirt for the old Rickey's site have an intolerable mess.
I think the PAPD needs to get out there an... |
Richard |
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on Jul 7, 2006 at 8:22 pm by Megan, a resident of the College Terrace neighborhood |
SPORTS
Watching the World Cup
I've enjoyed the World Cup games, even though I am not a soccer fan and don't understand the rules or the intricacies of play. The players can do amazing things, and the game... |
Giraffe |
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on Jul 7, 2006 at 4:35 pm by Mike, a resident of the Green Acres neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Couple robbed walking home
I personally find these crimes really chilling - the ones that happen right in our own neighborhoods, face to face. What's going on here? Cowper and Tennyson is right in one... |
Barry |
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on Jul 7, 2006 at 3:43 pm by trudy, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Gas station
Does anyone know what happened to the midtown gas station on Middlefield road, next to Matadero creek ?
It has been closed for a couple of years now.
Will it reopen sometim... |
Joe |
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on Jul 7, 2006 at 7:26 am by Girish Joshi, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Save the Hidden Villa legacy
I have just learned of the awful possibility of Hidden Villa's 12-day summer camp closing, and I got a pang in my stomach just at the thought of losing it. My daughter, Katie,... |
Francie Kelley |
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on Jul 6, 2006 at 2:36 pm by Very Tas, a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
"Friends" of PA Jr. Museum
Thanks for the article on the assorted Friends groups that are intended to support various Palo Alto entities. I've got my fingers crossed that the PA Jr. Museum can recover,... |
Harriet Wilson |
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on Jul 6, 2006 at 2:16 pm by Bill Johnson, publisher of the Palo Alto Weekly |
ISSUES BEYOND PALO ALTO
Space Program
I was really excited to see the Shuttle launch on Tuesday. I'm glad everything went smoothly, and of course, I hope their mission is successful, and they get home safe.
That... |
Mac |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 10:20 pm by Mac, a resident of the Fairmeadow neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
My life-changing experience with breast cancer
My father always said, "A positive attitude is everything in life, Kingsley."
Whether I learned that from him or it was part of our genetic disposition, I don't know. Th... |
Kingsley Jack |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 3:33 pm by Kingsley Jack, a resident of the Old Palo Alto neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Thank you Downtown Streets Team!
I would just like to say "Bravo" to the members of the Downtown Streets Team (DST).
The DST offers a helping hand to those who need it and are sincere about wanting to ge... |
Carol Gilbert |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 3:24 pm by Carol Gilbert, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
MOVIES
Peaceful Warrior
The movie Peaceful Warrior is from the book by Dan Millman. A wonderful departure from the cussing, over the top sex and lots of violence which seems to be the formula for mo... |
Craig Bright |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 10:39 am by Good Film, a resident of the Downtown North neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Where to see fireworks on the Mid-Peninsula?
For years, we have seen fireworks in Redwood City. I read a few weeks ago that they had canceled this year's display because of the large numbers of people it draws. Now, acco... |
Frank |
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on Jul 5, 2006 at 7:15 am by Frank, a resident of another community |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Robberies & Burglaries
I'm frustrated by the increased robberies and burglaries in Palo Alto. But I'm even more frustrated by the inability of Palo Alto police to take effective measures against su... |
Ray |
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on Jul 4, 2006 at 8:11 pm by Concerned, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
How to fix our $5 million budget deficit
Three major budget problems will take $7 million or more from our 2007-08 general fund budget. Our “surplus” for the coming year is $1.7 million. But next year’s budget will... |
Bern Beecham |
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on Jul 2, 2006 at 4:29 pm by Pat, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Attempted theft
There was an attempted break in of a car parked in the driveway, at the corner of Louisa Ct. & Newell, at about 5.45 pm yesterday. The back window was broken but the homeowner... |
Jag Singh |
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on Jul 1, 2006 at 5:26 pm by Obvious, a resident of another community |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Global Warming - act locally
This is non-partisan issue Numero Uno. Action to reduce carbon dioxide saves our quality of life and redirects our national policies. Palo Alto Utilities is to be commended ... |
Hugh MacMillan |
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on Jun 30, 2006 at 11:59 am by Mary Beth, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood |
SCHOOLS & KIDS
Rental Housing, Prop 13, and School Funding
Has anyone ever tried to determine how many students in PAUSD live in rental properties? The answer matters because PAUSD is a basic aid district, and thus gets almost no fu... |
Prop 13 Victim |
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on Jun 30, 2006 at 11:32 am by Tax Payer, a resident of the Midtown neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Utility investigation should be made public
Information about the Utilities Department investigation should be released. Why do they think they're above public scrutiny when the activities were performed using public fu... |
Floyd Kessler |
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on Jun 30, 2006 at 10:51 am by Floyd Kessler, a resident of the Palo Alto Orchards neighborhood |
PALO ALTO ISSUES
Dispicable University Ave. Underpass Condition
Why is the underpass at University Ave/Stanford such a dispicable weed patch? Who is responsible and why can't it be planted as El Camino Real is on either side by the Shoppin... |
concernen citizen |
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on Jun 30, 2006 at 6:11 am by trudy, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood |
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